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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 571.60 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 571.60 and 186.18 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 571.60 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/571.60 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 571.60 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 106,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,420.49/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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